Consented sewage overflows at Hinemoa Street and Malone Road

Due to the extreme rainfall yesterday and last night, untreated sewage from the Hinemoa Street and Malone Road sewage pumping stations overflowed into the Waiwhetu Stream (consented discharges).

Overflow from the Hinemoa Street pumping station stopped at 6am this morning. Overflow from the Malone Road pumping station stopped at 9pm last night.

Council's environmental health officers will be inspecting the areas for any visible signs of contamination, and warning signs have been erected advising against swimming in, or fishing from the stream.

Water quality testing is currently being undertaken. Remember, no swimming (or collecting seafood) from harbours, rivers and streams for 48 hours after heavy rain.

More messages from your neighbours

4 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

27 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!